- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 231
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.7
Schools in L30
A postcode district in Sefton
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: L30 is a postcode district in Sefton with 7 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries167 primary · 5 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All L30 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in L30
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in L30
7 in L30, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
12 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 151
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Top Secondary Schools in L30
5 in L30, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
84 first choices, 114 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1634.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 575
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Nurseries in L30
5 in L30, highest Ofsted grade first
Wind In The Willows Childcare (Sefton)
Bootle, L30 5RH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Footprints@netherton
Bootle, L30 5QH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
K8Z Cheeky Monkeyz
Bootle, L30 7PT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in L30
3 in L30. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Foundations for LIFE School
Liverpool, L30 4UE · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
PANDA Schools
Bootle, L30 9SY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The Motiv8 School
Sefton, L30 1RQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in L30
3 in L30. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Foundations for LIFE School
Liverpool, L30 4UE · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
PANDA Schools
Bootle, L30 9SY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The Motiv8 School
Sefton, L30 1RQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in L30, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good5
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every L30 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
L30 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in L30
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about L30
Nearby areas
How many schools are in L30?
L30 has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in L30?
The highest-ranked schools in L30 on Eduscope are St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, St Oswald's Church of England Primary School, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in L30?
There are 3 independent schools in L30, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in L30?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in L30 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.